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Donation

The act of giving or bestowing; a grant.

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Alms 76% connected

Anything given gratuitously to relieve the poor, as money, food, or clothing; a gift of charity.

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Benefaction 76% connected

The act of conferring a benefit.

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Offering 76% connected

of Offer

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Subscription 76% connected

The act of subscribing.

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Gift 76% connected

Anything given; anything voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation; a present; an offering.

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Giving 76% connected

of Give

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Donate 74% connected

To give; to bestow; to present; as, to donate fifty thousand dollars to a college.

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Donate 74% connected

To give; to bestow; to present; as, to donate fifty thousand dollars to a college.

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Contribution 92% connected

The act of contributing.

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